Re: [Boost-build] threading=multi and msvc

From: David Abrahams (dave_at_[hidden])
Date: 2006-11-10 21:42:57

Vladimir Prus <ghost_at_[hidden]> writes:

> However, I realize I don't understand that threading=multi means on msvc. It 
> certainly affects which runtime is selected. But does it affect the generated 
> object files in any way?
>
> What about other windows compilers? Any expert can clarify this?

I don't know about windows compilers specifically, but some compilers
do generate code that's inherently threadsafe, e.g. for static
initializers.

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